Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

5 from 1 vote

Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are juicy, tender, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd. All you need to do is season the wings, toss them in your favorite BBQ sauce, bake, and enjoy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 765kcal

Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
1½ tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ cup barbecue sauce divided
2 tablespoon honey
1-2 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to bake - Place the rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F.
Prepare chicken - Add olive oil, lemon juice, baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and honey to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined. Dry chicken wings with a paper towel and place in the mixing bowl. Toss the wings in the mixture until completely coated, then coat with a half cup of barbecue sauce so each piece is evenly coated.
1½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¾ cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoon honey, 1½ lbs chicken wings
Bake chicken - Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet or a greased cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Leave some space between each wing and avoid crowding so the chicken cooks evenly. Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning the wings over halfway through. Cook until the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
Baste with sauce - Remove the chicken wings from the oven and turn on the broiler. Baste the wings with the remaining barbecue sauce until coated. Place in the oven and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes. There will be bits of charring on the edges. Transfer to a clean serving platter, sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top, and serve immediately.
1-2 teaspoon cilantro

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Notes

Storage

Refrigerate leftover bbq chicken wings for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Reheat the wings in the oven at 300°F until warm. You can also freeze the wings in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months.

Cooking Tips

To ensure the wings are fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
Pat the wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and increase crispiness.
Serve these wings with a delicious dipping sauce like BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or the sauce of your choice.

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